Shoppers are being urged to check their cupboards and household purchases after a series of urgent product recalls involving food, toys, furniture and bags. The warnings cover products sold at Tesco and Sainsbury's, as well as items available through Amazon, eBay and JD Williams. The risks range from beer cans that could explode to chocolate contaminated with salmonella and play sand that may contain asbestos.
Anyone with an affected item should stop using it and follow the product-specific instructions below. Do not assume that everything should be returned to a shop: the Lucky Saint warning explicitly tells customers not to return the cans. Check product names, pack sizes and reference numbers against the details below. Refund arrangements also differ, with some customers asked to contact the seller rather than visit a store.
Lucky Saint beer: do not open or return the cans
Lucky Saint is recalling its Hazy IPA because some cans may become over-pressurised and explode unexpectedly. The beer is sold in Tesco and Sainsbury's. Pack size: 4 x 330ml cans. Best-before information supplied: "End of August 13 2027".
Customers must not try to open or drink the beer. Take proof of purchase to your nearest store for a full refund, but do not return the cans themselves. The disposal advice is to handle the cans as little as possible, carefully place them upright in a sealed bag and put them in household waste.
Dubai-style chocolate: Salmonella found in two products
World of Sweets is recalling two Alyan chocolate products after Salmonella was found in them. All best-before dates are affected for the following products. Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles: product code 319456, pack size 120g. Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate: product code 318591, pack size 100g.
Do not eat either affected product. Keep the chocolate and its packaging separate from other food. If you ordered directly from World of Sweets, contact its customer service team with your order number and the number of affected units. The team will explain the next steps. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should stay away from work, school or nursery until they have been symptom-free for at least 48 hours to help prevent the illness from spreading.
eBay vacuum cleaner: missing identification details
A Storm Trading cordless handheld/stick vacuum cleaner sold through eBay is being recalled. Described as a "four-in-one" product, it comes with a floor brush, crevice tool, brush tool, telescopic extension tube and washable HEPA filter. The vacuum was sold without the required manufacturer and importer identification details. These included the manufacturer's postal address and the UK importer's name, registered trade name or trademark, and postal address. Its CE marking was also smaller than the minimum required size.
Model: GHA-585. Barcode: 50004300047679. eBay item number: 226383807216. eBay seller: Storm.Trading (JD Europe). The supplier has contacted affected customers directly. Owners should stop using the vacuum and contact the eBay seller about a refund, repair or replacement.
Amazon sandbox toy: possible asbestos contamination
YongnKids has recalled its Theme Scene Sandbox Toy Kit, sold through Amazon, because the sand may contain a small amount of asbestos. The prohibited substance poses serious health risks, even at minimal levels of exposure. Brand: YongnKids. ASIN: BODPQ5M3P3. Amazon barcode: X0026TZ9ZR.
The local authority is demanding that the products be withdrawn from consumers and that imports be turned away at the border. Stop using the kit immediately and keep it away from children. Unused or packaged sand should be double-bagged, securely taped, labelled and stored out of children's reach before being returned to the retailer for a full refund. Where sand has already been used, the clean-up advice is to wear gloves and a mask and use damp cloths to avoid raising dust. Keep other people away until cleaning is finished, then double-bag all materials used during the clean-up.
JD Williams dining set: table legs could detach
JD Williams is recalling its Antonia Space Saving Dining Set because a loose bracket could allow the table legs to detach from the tabletop, creating a risk of injury. Brand: JD Williams. Model: UK326.
The supplier has contacted affected customers directly. If you own the set and have not been contacted, stop using it immediately and get in touch with the supplier about a refund, repair or replacement.
Sainsbury's tote bags: chemical risk prompts recall
Three Tu shopper bags have been recalled because they contain excessive levels of phthalates. These chemicals could pose a health risk to children, potentially damaging the reproductive system. The affected products are: Tu Pu Tan Curved Top Shopper (SKU 147160009, item number 147160412), Tu Black Croc Winged Tote Bag (SKU 147165985, item number 147166081), and Tu Brown Belt Handled Core Shopper (SKU 147789683, item number 147789704).
Customers should stop using the affected bags straight away and return them to their nearest Sainsbury's or Argos store for a full refund.
